Blomkamp, OATS Reveal ‘ADAM: Episode 3,’ Made in Unity 2017
Filmmakers used engine to achieve results quickly, easily and in real-time.
Tagged With: digital media
Koko Rose Media Signs Digital Publishing Deal for ‘Deer Little Forest’
Interactive specialist AmayaSoft to create digital book apps for Chinese, Russian and Turkish markets in multi-territory deal.
Stone Newman Joins Pocket.watch Leadership Team
Kids media brand appoints former Genius Brands International exec to oversee licensing & merchandising, sponsorships & brand integrations, and global sales of premium content.
In Business, Digital Media, Licensing, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Disney Ditching Netflix
The Walt Disney Company to end its content deal with Netflix and launch its own streaming service beginning in 2019.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Netflix Boosts Anime Slate with New Acquisitions
New anime slate includes ‘Cannon Busters’ from ‘Black Dynamite’ animator LeSean Thomas, Polygon Pictures’ ‘Godzilla’ feature, director Kyohei Ishiguro’s ‘Children of the Whales,’ and more.
In 2D, Anime, Business, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, North America
Watch the First Episode of Ryan Mauskopf’s ‘Sloof’s Supershop’
2D-animated web series premiered at Animation Block Party 2017, currently underway in Brooklyn, New York.
‘BabyRiki’ Crosses 25 Million Views in China
CG/live-action hybrid preschool series from FUN Union a massive success in just one week.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Alchemy Post Sound teams with Beatstreet NYC for ‘Welcome to the Wayne’
Beatstreet NYC taps foley team at Alchemy Post Sound help bring the fantastically crazy world of creator Billy Lopez’s digital-turned-linear animated series from the Web to the small screen.
Nelvana Launches ‘Mysticons’ Digital Media
Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana has rolled out digital media for the fun new world of animated action series Mysticons, including the launch of a YouTube channel and social media pages.
In 2D, Cartoons, Digital Media, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
Experience 3D Audio with Sketchfab’s ‘Lily & Snout’
Director Tim Rudder and producer Bobby Beck led a team of artists in partnership with studio platform Artella to create the animated WebVR short.
In 3D, CG, Interactive, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Psyop Expands ‘Kismet’ to New Platforms
The popular VR fortune teller now combines tarot reading, astrological reading and the ancient Babylonian game of Ur on Google Daydream and Samsung Gear VR devices.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
‘Miraculous Ladybug’ Hops onto Newly-Launched KidsClick
ZAG’s show, ‘Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir’ now reaches 75 million homes in the U.S. through the daily block for young viewers that launched on July 1.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Amazon Original Kids Series ‘Lost in Oz’ to Debut on Prime Video
The brand-new series expands on the Emmy-Award winning special, stars voice talents Ashley Boettcher, Gina Gershon, Allison Mack, Jorge Diaz and Nika Futterman, and debuts on August 4th.
Herotainment and Toonz Launch ‘Smighties’
The brand new animated series and comedy adventure about the small and mighty heroes from a magical land premieres on YouTube and YouTube Kids.
In 2D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Reap the Rewards with Free VR Experience
The makers of the Limitless VR Creative Environment have released the interactive, animated VR experience, ‘Reaping Rewards,’ available for free on Steam and coming soon to the Oculus store.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, Interactive, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
'SpacePOP' to Rock the Big Screen for Exclusive One-Day Event
The wildly popular YouTube kids' series makes its U.S. theatrical debut with a feature-length compilation of the first season, 'SpacePOP: Not Your Average Princesses,' on September 16th.
In 2D, Cartoons, Digital Media, Event, Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
SMPTE and VES to Explore Imminent AR Evolution
VES of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Section of SMPTE emphasize the importance of augmented reality technologies with special joint June meeting.
In Business, Education and Training, Event, Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Sony Pictures VR Launches 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Experience
The multi-platform VR experience is based on Columbia Pictures’ 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' in theaters July 7, and will be free across major VR platforms PlayStationVR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift June 30.
In 3D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Xilam Appoints Nicolas Halftermeyer SVP of Marketing and Digital
The award-winning French animation company will rely on Halftermeyer’s marketing and digital expertise to increase brand recognition of Xilam properties and increase online revenue.
SIGGRAPH’s VR Village Brings Diversity to Mixed Reality
SIGGRAPH’s fledgling VR showcase matures with a diverse array of new Virtual and Augmented Reality projects from around the world, all focusing on the theme of diversity.
In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Event, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All, North America
Trojan Horse was a Unicorn 2017 - Tróia, Portugal
Begins: September 18, 2017
Trojan Horse was a Unicorn 2017 (THU) a unique, annual 6-day festival for digital artists will take place in Tróia, Portugal from September 18 - 23, 2017.
In 3D, Art, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Event Types: Transmedia
Australian International Animation Festival 2017
Begins: May 12, 2017
CSU Animation & Visual Effects present the 14th Anniversary of the Australian International Animation Festival, running Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 14, 2017.
Warner Bros. Television Group Ups Peter Girardi
Warner Bros. veteran promoted to newly-established position of executive vice president of digital studio Blue Ribbon Content and Warner Bros. Animation, Alternative Programming.
In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
SIGGRAPH 2017
Begins: July 30, 2017
SIGGRAPH 2017 will take place from July 30 – August 3, 2017 in Los Angeles.
In CG, Digital Media, Event, Places, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits
VIEW Conference 2017
Begins: October 23, 2017
VIEW 2017 will take place October 23 to 27 in Turino, Italy.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Places, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Event Types: Animation, Conferences, Exhibits, Screenings, Visual Effects
